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The W!ld Center

45 Museum Drive Tupper Lake, 12986
(518) 359-7800
Website: http://wildcenter.org

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The brand new museum where the wild world of the Adirondacks opens before your eyes. Featuring live animals, including river otters, birds, amphibians and fish. Exhibits include an indoor waterfall and river, towering glacial ice wall, high-definition films and wide-screen theater all set in a 31-acre campus.

HOURS
Summer & Fall: Memorial Day to October 31st- 10 am to 6 pm, seven days a week.
Winter & Spring: November 1st to Memorial Day - 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The Wild Center is not open to the pubic on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during this time but is available on those days for scheduled school visits and for other reserved groups.
*Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Open Holiday Mondays and the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
*Closed for the month of April

PRICES
Adult Ticket $15 (15-65)
Youth Ticket $9 (4-14)
Senior Ticket $13 (65+)
Under 3 free


Tickets for organized groups may be purchased in advance. Please contact Lynne Perry at 518.359.7800, ext. 115.



Adirondack Craft Center

2114 Saranac Ave. Lake Placid, 12946
(518) 523-2062
Website: http://www.adirondackcraftcenter.com

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A gallery unique to the Adirondacks. The 4,000 sq. foot facility has a marvelous collection of handmade items and offers an opportunity to view the Adirondack experience through the creations of its finest artisans. Open daily 10-5 year-round, with extended summer hours.



Adirondack Wood Furnishings

324 County Route 51 Malone, 12953
(800) 280-1541
Website: http://www.adirondackwoodfurnishings.com

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The Most Comfortable Adirondack Furniture Ever Designed! Contoured back and seat, rounded edges, hand-sanded solid white pine. Lifetime Warranty.



4H Camp Overlook

Beach Road Mountain View, (518) 483-4769
Website: http://www.4hcampoverlook.org

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4-H Camp Overlook, which is nestled on Indian Lake in the hamlet of Mountain View, has provided a wholesome, fun and educational summer camp experience since 1945. Over the past 60 years, countless campers have made lasting memories at this very special place. Experience the excitement of Camp Overlook and make some special memories of your own!



7444 Gallery

28 Depot Street Saranac Lake, 12983
(518) 282-4743
Website: http://www.7444gallery.us



Adirondack Artists Guild Art Gallery

52 Main Street Saranac Lake, 12983
(518) 891-2615
Website: http://www.adirondackartistsguild.com

Cooperative gallery representing regional fine artists since 1997. Featuring original fine art by 14 regional member artists.



Adirondack Fish Hatchery

103 Fish Hatchery Road Saranac Lake, 12983
518-891-3358

Adirondack Fish Hatchery photo

Landlocked salmon reared from eggs to 6-7 lbs. Brood Stock size. Located 2 miles south of Lake Clear on Route 30. Open to the public April 1-November 30, 9 am-4pm daily, including weekends. Guided tours available by reservation.



Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center

Route 30 Paul Smiths, 12970
518-327-3000
Website: http://www.adkvic.org

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Features a 6.5 mile interpretive trail system explaining the ecology, butterfly house open for summer, summer hiking, winter x-country skiing and snowshoeing, exhibits of Adirondack natural history, special events. Located on Route 30, one mile north of Paul Smith's College. Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm, year round. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Free admission. Special programs, workshops or group visits.



Adirondack Scenic Railroad

42 Depot St Saranac Lake, 12983
315-724-0700 or 800-819-2291
Website: http://www.adirondackrr.com

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Discover the Adirondack's newest attraction and enjoy a 2-hour scenic excursion, 20-mile round trip between Saranac Lake Union Depot and Lake Placid Station. Enjoy a walking tour of the village and take a later train back. Train rides start Memorial Day weekend and continue through October. Taxi service available into Lake Placid. Departures from Saranac Lake Union Depot: 12:45 pm and 3:15 pm. Departures from Lake Placid Station: 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 pm. Youth (3-12) $8, adults $16, Seniors (age 62+) $15.



Akwesasne Mohawk Casino

Route 37 Hogansburg, 13655
1-877-992-2746
Website: http://www.mohawkcasino.com

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Over 1,500 slot machines, 20 table games and the "Mohawk Mystery Jackpot"! Visit the Native Harvest Buffet restaurant, Sticks Sports Bar & Restaurant, or the Just-Around-The-Corner 24-hour snack bar. Smoke-free and smoking gaming areas, Winners Club rewards and free valet parking. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.



Akwesasne Museum

321 State Route 37 Akwesasne, 13655
518-358-2461

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Historical and contemporary Mohawk art, artifacts and Native gift shop. Open Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday 11 am - 3 pm. Admission: adults $2, children 6 years-16 years $1, 5 and under free. Group appointments call 518-358-2461.



Almanzo Wilder Homestead

Stacy Road Burke, 12917
518-483-1207
Website: http://www.almanzowilderfarm.com

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Site of Laura Ingalls Wilder's book, Farmer Boy, of the Little House book series. 3 1/2 miles east of Malone in Burke. Open from Memorial Day to September 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m.-4p.m. Sundays. For information on guided tours, special activities, openings by appointment, call 518-483-1207, email almanzo@northnet.org or write to Wilder Association, P.O. Box 283, Malone, NY 12953. Check our website for other information: www.almanzowilderfarm.com



Bartok Cabin

89 Riverside Drive Saranac Lake, 12983
518-891-0971

Cabin where Hungarian composer Bela Bartok spent the summer of 1945 is now available for visits by appointment. Here Bartok composed his Third Piano Concerto and Viola Concerto.



Bluseed Studios

24 Cedar Street Saranac Lake, 12983
(518) 891-3799
Website: http://www.bluseedstudios.org

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To provide space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit, and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; to share this diversity with the community.



Camp Guggenheim

P.O. Box 664/1468 Forest Home Road Saranac Lake, 12983
Summer-(518) 891-3323/Winter-(315) 393-2920
Website: http://www.catholiccamps.org/guggenheimlanding.html

Camp Guggenheim is one of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg's summer resident camps for teens! Camp Guggenheim is located on Lower Saranac Lake in the amazing Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The five special sessions at Guggenheim are specially designed for 12-15 year olds, while our famous Week 6 is developed just for 16-18 year olds. We welcome campers each week without regard to race, creed, color or national origin.



Camp Regis-Applejack

P.O. Box 245 Paul Smiths, 12970
Summer - (518) 327-3117/Winter (609) 688-0368
Website: http://www.campregis-applejack.com

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Adirondack camping at its best! Co-Ed camp for ages 6 to 16, offering both day and resident camp experiences. Over 50 activities offered which include hiking, camping, mountain biking, all watersports (sailing/waterskiing/canoeing), all landsports, drama/theatre, arts & crafts, music and much more!! Special activities and program for the young, first-time camper. Teen tour excursions available for older campers. Job positions also available for camp moms/dads, officer manager, cooks, kitchen workers, housekeepers, etc. Children of camp staff are warmly welcomed into the camp program at no cost.



Casagrain Studio & Gallery

68 Park Street Tupper Lake, 12986
(518) 359-2595 or (518) 524-2598

Fine art paintings and drawings of the Adirondacks. Canvas giclee prints available. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment.



Chateaugay Fish Hatchery

Route 11 Chateaugay, 12920

View trout species reared from fry to 8-10" release size. Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, including weekends.



Franklin County House of History

51 Milwaukee Street Malone, 12953
518-483-2750
Website: http://www.franklinhistory.org

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Exhibits of early Franklin County history, including a Victorian parlor and dining room, Vice President Wheeler Memorial Room, craft rooms and an early pioneer room. Genealogical research material available in the Schryer Center located behind the museum. Open for tours and research Tuesday-Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm, June 1 to Saturday before Labor Day. Open by appointment at other times: 518-483-2750.



Georgeanne Gaffney Studio & Gallery

70 Main Street, Suite D Saranac Lake, 12983
(518) 891-1856
Website: http://www.georgeannegaffney.com



Girl Scout Camp on Eagle Island

442 Gilpin Bay Road Saranac Lake, 12983
(888) 746-8200 or (973) 746-8200
Website: http://www.friendsofeic.org/

Built in 1903 as an Adirondack Great Camp, Eagle Island has been a summer home for Girl Scouts since 1938. Our unique island setting is ideal for aquatic activities of all types, and a ten-minute boat ride to the mainland puts us within easy reach of spectacular hiking in the Adirondack Park. All Eagle Island campers participate in swimming, boating, crafts and archery, as well as activities specific to their chosen program. Campers live in units of 15 - 25 girls, in platform tents or cabins. Modern bathhouses and showers are centrally located.



Goff Nelson Library

41 Lake St Tupper Lake, 12986
518-359-9421

Selections of photography, stained glass, arts and crafts, collectors' items of trapping, taxidermy and antiques. Ongoing exhibits change every seven weeks.



High Falls Park

34 Cemetery Rd Chateaugay, 12920
(518) 497-3156

High Falls Park photo

See a spectacular 120' waterfall carved into a sandstone chasm. Open May 15-October 15, 9 am - 9 pm. Adults $2, senior citizens/students $1, children under 5 free.



Historic Beth Joseph Tupper Lake Synagogue

Lake St Tupper Lake, 12986

New York State and National Historic building. Located on Mill & Lake Streets. Open July 1 to August 31, Tuesday through Friday, 11 am to 3 pm. For information, contact Janet Chapman, 2026 State Route 30, Tupper Lake, NY 12986



Lake Clear Girl Scout Camp

Lake Clear, 12945
(518) 563-1560
Website: http://www.gsnorthcountry.org

Located on a 91-acre site on a peninsula in Lake Clear surrounded by state land in the Adirondack Park, 20 miles from Lake Placid and adjacent to the St. Regis Canoe Area. Facilities include cabins, lean-tos, dining hall, lodge, arts & crafts building, welcome center, nature center, trading post, infirmary, boating and swimming areas, large playing field, volleyball court and hiking trails.



Malone Memorial Recreation Park

Duane Street Malone, 12953
518-483-3550

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An 87-acre entertainment and recreation facility. Fully supervised swimming area, free use of paddle boats from 1 pm - 8 pm. Tennis, handball and basketball courts, soccer/baseball fields, walking trail, picnic pavilions and assorted playground equipment. From mid-September to the first of December, a major migration stop for thousands of Canada geese. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 9 am to 8 pm.



Malone-Fort Covington Underground Railroad Tour

P.O. Box 171 Fort Covington, 12937
(518) 481-5664

A driving tour of a still-mysterious Underground Railroad operation in which fugitives were concealed in a specially-constructed church, then smuggled through other stops and finally across the Canadian border twelve miles north. Sites associated with Ashbel Parmelee, Jabez Parkhurst, William Wheeler, Charles Bowles, John Dimick, Nathaniel Colver and Luther Lee will be visited. Tours arranged by appointment. Maps and written descriptions will be provided. Tours conducted by Dr. Peter Kivic, Ph.D., research historian.



Mark Kurtz Photography Gallery

36 Broadway Saranac Lake, 12983
(518) 891-2431
Website: http://www.markkurtzphotography.com



Municipal Park

Demars Boulevard Tupper Lake, 12986
518-359-3328
Website: http://www.tupperlakeinfo.com

Baseball field with grandstand/night lighting, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts with night lighting. Picnic area with pavilion, boardwalk, bandstand, gazebo and docks. For programs and information, call Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce 518-359-3328 or visit online at www.tupperlakeinfo.com



Pendragon Theatre

148 River St. Saranac Lake, 12983
518-891-1854
Website: http://www.pendragontheatre.com

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The only professional, year-round theatre in the Adirondacks. For information on scheduled performances, call 518-891-1854, or email pdragon@northnet.org or visit online at pendragontheatre.com.



Point of View Studio

815 Hunt Building, State Route 86 Gabriels, 12939
(518) 327-3473

Art and design in the Adirondacks by Diane Leifheit. Fine art pastel paintings, graphic design, offering workshops in drawing and pastel.



Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage

11 Stevenson Ln Saranac Lake, 12983
(518) 891-1462
Website: http://www.pennypiper.org

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Home of famed author Robert Louis Stevenson during the winter of 1888. Located on Stevenson Lane, open July 1 through Columbus Day. Closed Mondays. Hours are 9:30 am-Noon, and 1-4:30 pm. Admission: adults $5, children under 12 free. Open all year by appointment.



Six Nations Indian Museum

1462 County Route 60 Onchiota, 12989
518-891-2299

Six Nations Indian Museum photo

Artifacts, informational charts, paintings, maps and drawing reflecting ancient, historic and contemporary aspects of Haudenosaunee (Six Iroquois Nations Confederacy). Open July 1-Labor Day, Tuesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Adults $4, children 16 and under $2.



The Art Center & Greiner Photography

35 Wawbeek Ave. Tupper Lake, 12986
(518) 651-5001 or (518) 359-7644 or (518) 569-3769
Website: http://www.greinerphotography.com

Beads and crystals, paintings and classes. Summer - Tues.-Fri. 12 to 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Winter - Wed.-Fri. 12 to 5 p.m., til 8 p.m. Christmas. Watercolor, acrylic and drawing classes Wed. 1 to 4:30 p.m.



The Ranch Camp

Forest Home Road/P.O. Box 128 Lake Clear, 12945
(800) 613-6033 or (518) 891-5684
Website: http://www.childrenscamps.com

If you love horses this is the place for you. Exclusive all girls (ages 7 to 17 yrs.) equestrian camp nestled in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park. Groom, Feed, and Ride the same horse your entire stay. Instruction in Flat, Equitation, Dressage, Jumping, Cross-Country. Western lessons also offered: games, rodeo, reining and trail. Enjoy overnight trail rides, white water rafting, theme parks and the great outdoors. Offers 2 to 8 week overnight programs.



The Saranac Lake Laboratory Museum

89 Church Street Saranac Lake, 12983
(518) 891-4606
Website: http://www.historicsaranaclake.org

The Saranac Lake Laboratory Museum photo

Built in 1894, the Saranac Laboratory was the first laboratory in the United States built for the study of tuberculosis. The museum features exhibits on TB research and patient care and "The Great War: WWI in Saranac Lake". Guided tours of the building interpret Saranac Lake's unique history as a pioneer health resort. The museum is open July 15 to October 8, Wednesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or any time by appointment. Cost is $5 per person. Historic Saranac Lake also operates the Bartok Cabin, where composer Bola Bartok spent the last summer of his life writing two pieces, his Third Piano Concerto and Viola Concerto. Tours of the cabin available by appointment. Cost is $5 per person.



The Small Fortune Studio

76 Main Street Saranac Lake, 12983
(518) 891-1139
Website: http://www.fortunestudio.com

Original watercolor and oil paintings of the Adirondacks. Artists' studio and gallery. See nationally recognized artist, Tim Fortune, at work daily. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.



Train Brook Forge

243 State Route 86 Paul Smiths, 12970
(518) 327-3747
Website: http://www.trainbrookforge.com

Ornamental blacksmithing, fireplace accessories, lighting fixtures, sign brackets, fireplace screens, Adirondack-style arts and crafts, custom work.



White Pine Camp

White Pine Rd Paul Smiths, 12970
518-834-9328
Website: http://www.whitepinecamp.com

White Pine Camp photo

An Adirondack "Great Camp," which served as the 1926 summer White House for Calvin Coolidge. Open for public tours every Saturday from July through Labor Day Weekend at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Adults $9, Seniors $8, Children $5.



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